The Captain G. Harold Hunt School is the only pre-kindergarten school located in Central Falls. Previously, it held kindergarteners and first graders. However, in the 2013-14 school year the kindergarten and first grade programs were dropped. It is home to 141 students and 11 teachers, who aim to achieve academic success as a community.
Undoubtedly, poverty is an issue in Central Falls. Statewide, the “children in families receiving cash benefits” percentage is at 4%. In Central Falls the percentage is moderately higher at 10%. The increased poverty level at the town level is visible in the Captain G. Harold Hunt School. The student eligibility for subsidized lunch is alarmingly 44% higher than the state average, at 91%. Very much related to this statistic, the school’s attendance rate is 14% lower than the state average, at 81%. Without resources that support academic growth at home, students likely are not motivated nor encouraged to learn.
On a positive note, there have been no issues associated with poor behavior at the Captain G. Harold Hunt School. There have been no reported incidents of suspension in the last year. The preschoolers have been keeping busy with their schoolwork, enthusiastically expanding as learners. Whether it’s learning the letters in their names or learning to count, the Hunt School strives to produce excellent students.
The Captain G. Harold Hunt School is a school with a positive mentality, despite the fact that it is impacted negatively by poverty. Pre-kindergarten is a time where learning is essential, as students absorb a plethora of knowledge. That being said, the Hunt School is a significant stepping stone in the path of the students of Central Falls.
The Captain G. Harold Hunt School is the only pre-kindergarten school located in Central Falls. Previously, it held kindergarteners and first graders. However, in the 2013-14 school year the kindergarten and first grade programs were dropped. It is home to 141 students and 11 teachers, who aim to achieve academic success as a community.
Undoubtedly, poverty is an issue in Central Falls. Statewide, the “children in families receiving cash benefits” percentage is at 4%. In Central Falls the percentage is moderately higher at 10%. The increased poverty level at the town level is visible in the Captain G. Harold Hunt School. The student eligibility for subsidized lunch is alarmingly 44% higher than the state average, at 91%. Very much related to this statistic, the school’s attendance rate is 14% lower than the state average, at 81%. Without resources that support academic growth at home, students likely are not motivated nor encouraged to learn.
On a positive note, there have been no issues associated with poor behavior at the Captain G. Harold Hunt School. There have been no reported incidents of suspension in the last year. The preschoolers have been keeping busy with their schoolwork, enthusiastically expanding as learners. Whether it’s learning the letters in their names or learning to count, the Hunt School strives to produce excellent students.
The Captain G. Harold Hunt School is a school with a positive mentality, despite the fact that it is impacted negatively by poverty. Pre-kindergarten is a time where learning is essential, as students absorb a plethora of knowledge. That being said, the Hunt School is a significant stepping stone in the path of the students of Central Falls.